Business
Manufacturing sector expands for fourth consecutive month in October
This increase was led by a rise in new orders and improved demand.
Midday Business News for 14 November 2025
Midday Business News for 14 November 2025. Audio
Popular market canned over health and safety
After launching last month, Queensgate Night Market has been cancelled over what local MP Chris Bishop says is bureaucracy gone mad.
Manufacturing orders up, but employment still a struggle
Manufacturing sector activity expanded in October thanks to higher new orders and improving demand.
Ed-tech company Kami named EY entrepreneur of the year
Kami will be competing with the other country winners at EY's Global event to be held in Monaco, June 2026.
Market Update for 14 November 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Market Update for 14 November 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Business News for 14 November 2025
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
NZ's health and safety record still poor 15 years on from Pike River
New Zealand workers are more likely to die than in Australia or the United Kingdom, new research shows.
Evening business for 13 November 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Fish and chips moving away from the days of cheap takeaways
What used to be a quick, cheap and cheeky take-away has turned into a whopper of a bill. Between September 2005 and September 2025, the consumer price index had risen 66 percent, the food price index… Audio
Xero boosts profit, predicts future growth
Accounting software company Xero has had a significant increase in profit on the back of increased users and revenue.
Midday Business News for 13 November 2025
Midday Business News for 13 November 2025 Audio
Former financial advisor David McEwen pleads guilty to criminal charges
The Financial Markets Authority issued a stop order against David McEwen in 2023 and charges were filed against him in December 2024 for breaching it.
How 'dark patterns' are ruining online shopping
Tactics like countdown timers and messages showing items fast running out stock when buying things online are being labelled insidious. Audio
Mainfreight hoping for busy Christmas period
Mainfreight's got its eyes on the road ahead, hoping for a big Christmas period to help it recover from a tough few months. Managing director Don Braid spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Market Update for 13 November 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Lake Hāwea bottle store backers push growth, community benefits
A record 538 submissions opposed the liquor licence for a proposed Super Liquor, which would be the small southern town's first standalone bottle store. Audio
Comparing the cost of fast food in New Zealand
Reports out of the US say fast food giant McDonald's is worried about losing lower-income customers. Closer to home, data shows it can probably no longer be considered a "cheap" food option. Money… Audio
Objection to standalone liquor store opening at Lake Hawea
The clash over plans for Lake Hawea's first standalone liquor store has entered the hearing room - pitting a national retailer against crowds of concerned locals. Katie Todd reports. Audio
